Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SMH1816W Samsung
Go to page of 24
imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Please regist er your product at ww w .samsung.com/regist er 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Micr owave Oven user manual SMH1816 ENGLISH This manual is made with 100% recycled paper. SMH1816_XAA_EN-3.
2_ safety information IMPOR T ANT SAFETY S YMBOLS AND PRECA UTIONS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean: WARNING Hazards or unsafe pr actices that may result in severe personal injury or death. CA UTION Hazards or unsafe pr actices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
safety information _3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING W ARNING T o reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure t o excessive microwave ener gy: 1.
4_ safety information GROUNDING INS TRUCTIONS T his appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding r educes the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire and a gr ounding plug.
safety information _5 When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center for a replacement or repair . CAUTION INST ALLA TION C AUTIONS P osition the oven so that the plug is easily accessible. • Failing to do so may r esult in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
6_ safety information CAUTION USAGE C A UTIONS If the surface of the microwave is cr acked, turn it o. • Failing to do so may r esult in electric shock. Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Car efully remove container coverings, directing st eam away from your hands and face.
contents _7 cont ents SETTING UP Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN 8 8 Checking the parts 8 Warr anty and service information 8 Setting up your microwave oven 9 Checking the control panel 10 T urning on the power for the first time 10 Setting the time 10 Child Lock 10 My Settings USING Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN 10 10 Kitchen Timer butt on 10 Add 30 sec.
8_ setting up your new microwave oven setting up your micr owave oven Be sure t o follow these instructions closely so that your new microwave oven works pr operly . CHECKING THE P ARTS Carefully unpack your micr owave oven, and make sure you’ve received all the parts shown below .
setting up your new microwave oven _9 01 SETTING UP Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN CHECKING THE CONTROL P ANEL Display See page 12 See page 14 See page 13 See page 15 See page 10-11 See page 10 See page 10 See page 16 See page 10 See page 16 See page 14 See page 15 SMH1816_XAA_EN-3.
10_ setting up your new microwave oven TURNING ON THE POWER FOR THE FIRS T TIME The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, the display turns on after four seconds with: PLEASE PRESS CL OCK AND SET TIME OF DA Y This will also occur after a power int erruption SETTING THE TIME Y our microwave oven is equipped with a built-in clock.
using your microwave oven _11 02 USING Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN SET TIMER BUTT ON Y ou can set the microwave so the light turns on and o automatically at a preset time. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset. 1. Pr ess the Set T imer butt on.
12_ using your microwave oven SENSOR COOKING BUTT ONS The Sensor Cooking buttons let you cook favorit e foods using preset power levels and times at the touch of a button.
using your microwave oven _13 02 USING Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN Sensor reheating table F ollow the instructions below when reheating dierent types of food. F ood Amount Pr ocedure Dinner plate 1 serving (1 plate) Use only precooked, r efrigerated foods.
14_ using your microwave oven SOFTEN/MEL T BUTT ON 1. Pr ess the Soften/Melt button. The display will show: SELEC T MENU 1 T O 4 . (Refer to the Soften/Melt table). Pr ess the button repeat edly to cycle through the available items. 2. Pr ess the number 1 or 2 buttons to select the amount.
using your microwave oven _15 02 USING Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN SNACKS BUTT ON 1. Pr ess the Snacks button. The display will show SELEC T MENU 1 TO 4 . (Refer t o the snack bar table). Press the button repeat edly to cycle through the available it ems. 2.
16_ cookware guide P ower L evels The 10 power levels allow you to choose the optimal power level for your cooking needs. 1 Warm 6 Simmer 2 Low 7 Medium high 3 Defrost 8 Reheat 4 Medium low 9 Sauté 5.
cooking guide _17 04 COOKING GUIDE Cookware Comments Glassware Oven-to-table ware Can be used, unless decor ated with a metal trim. Fine glassware Can be used to warm foods or liquids. Delicate glass may break or crack if heat ed suddenly . Glass jars Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter .
18_ cooking guide F ood Remove from oven After standing (10 MIN.) Beef Rare 135 °F 145 °F Medium 150 °F 160 °F Well Done 160 °F 170 °F P ork Medium 150 °F 160 °F Well Done 160 °F 170 °F P ou.
cooking guide _19 04 COOKING GUIDE COOKING SEAFOOD Place the fish on a microwave-safe roasting r ack in a microwave-safe dish. Use a tight cover to st eam the fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper t owel will decrease steaming. Cook the fish until it flakes easily with a fork.
20_ cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven W arm potato salad 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut int o ½-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour ½ tsp. celery seed 1/8 tsp.
cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _21 05 CLEANING AND MAINT AINING 6. Remove the cover by pushing the hook and pulling up the lever . 7. Remove the bulb by turning it gently . 8. Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb. 9. Replace the bulb holder .
22_ troubleshooting REPLACING THE CHARCO AL FIL TER If your oven is vented t o the inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months and mor e often if necessary . The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. T o order a new charcoal filt er , contact the P arts Department at 1-800-627-4368 or your Samsung dealer .
warranty _23 06 WARRANTY appendix Specifications Model number SMH1816 Oven Cavity : 1.8 cu ft Timer : 99 minutes, 99 seconds Controls : 10 power levels, including defrost P ower Source : 120 V AC, 60 Hz P ower Output : 1100 Watts P ower Consumption : 1700 Watts Net/Shipping Weight ST : 51.
Code No.: DE68-03942A www .samsung.com SMH1816_XAA_EN-3.25.indd 24 2011-03-28 11:25:25.
An important point after buying a device Samsung SMH1816W (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Samsung SMH1816W yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Samsung SMH1816W - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Samsung SMH1816W you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Samsung SMH1816W will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Samsung SMH1816W, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Samsung SMH1816W.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Samsung SMH1816W. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Samsung SMH1816W along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
